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The first chapter is dedicated to my younger sister Miracle, whose birthday is today. Happy birthday kiddo🥰🥰. I pray you grow in God's grace and favor 🙏..

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Chapter 1


From the busy road, to the dirty and noisy street, down to the dwarfed looking compound, I knew it was going to be a terrible environment to live in. Why did I even trust this agent in the first place?. I turned my gaze at him, slightly irritated. A middle aged man with a mixture of white and black full mustache. He must have been really handsome in his youthful age as it still was visible. The feeling of irritation suddenly disappeared from my face. He is a fine old man.

“Like what you see? He asked, eyes sparkling in excitement. “This is the best compound here in Agadaga street” he boasted, revealing his incomplete dentition.

I chuckled in disbelief. The best compound?. This is like the worst I've come across all my life…. The name alone irks me. Agadaga?.... I mentally rolled my eyes.

“Come on, let's go to your room” he said further, leading the way into the dwarfed compound.

The untiled dirty passage has doors facing each other. “Do people live here?” I asked, pointing at the doors.

“Ah, yes now” he laughed proudly. “That's what we call face-me-i-face-you rooms now. Relax, you will enjoy this place” he assured. An assurance that is more like a death wish.

My eyes widened in shock when I saw two big rabbits…. No, rats, running seriously towards our direction.

“Jesus!!!” I screamed, jumping as high as I could.

“What is the matter?” He asked curiously, obviously startled by my action.

“Didn't you see those rats?” I asked, breathing heavily.

He raised a brow then chuckled softly.

“Na because of rats you dey jump like that?...” He laughs again. I never knew he could speak pidgin even though I, myself can't speak the pidgin language. He always spoke with fluency whenever we interacted.

“Oya, see your room”. I was so engrossed with the rats that I didn't even know we had gotten to the almighty room he has been bragging about.

My face completely dropped… What was I thinking anyway?... That my room would be better than the others when it's the same environment?. That's me being delusional.

He opened the door, at least it's still strong, unlike the other doors that look old and weak. We got in to be met by an empty room painted with a disgusting I-was-white color.

Interesting!!

“You like?” His big eyeballs were shining at me.

I wanted to say “Our boys quarter is even better than this shithole….” But instead, I smiled, a rather fake one.

“Of course”

“I know you will like it. You said, something homely, cheap and nice and that's exactly what I got for you. Oya let's go and pack your things. That's not part of my job oh, but you know…. There's just something about you that makes me want to do it, and those your eye….” he paused, staring into my eyes.

Smiling sweetly, he walked past me, saying nothing again.

“Oh, thank you so much sir” I replied after him.

Don't ask me if I'm moving in without painting it all over again. I'd do that later, for now…. A roof over my head is more important.

My stuff wasn't much so we finished in no time and he left.

I stood staring at the room. The picture of how I'd beautifully decorate the room when I start earning some money appeared before me. I smiled at my imagination. It'll be a reality… soon.

Taking in a deep breath, I turned to my small student bed and slumped on it. I'm so exhausted. What would I even eat?

My eyes wandered to my new gas cylinder, which reminded me that I needed to fill it up at a gas station before I could think of cooking anything. God knows I do not have the strength for that, I'll just eat out.


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The whispering and hushing around me had me waking up from my sleep, one I didn't even know when I fell into.

Slowly, I opened my eyes to see a different pair of eyes, staring down at me like I'm about to be used for ritual.

“Jesus! Jesus!! Jesus!!!!” I screamed, getting up abruptly and holding into my pillow like my life depended on it.

“Why she dey shout Jesus na?” a female ritualist asked, staring down at me with a scary scowl on, reminding me of the witches in Merlin.

“Na you be the new tenant?”

Tenant?. Oh…. Seems they are my neighbors. But, who in heaven's name enters someone else's house without knocking or ringing a bell?.

“Why she con dey shine eye like that na?...” a tall man asked.

“Abeg, Ogirl…. Before you shine eye like Ospac people their torchlight, which group you wan join?” The scary lady asked.

“Nedey rush her na, Agnes. Na my group she go dey ah. The last person no be your group em enter?” a fat woman on a blouse and a worn out wrapper asked.

What in God's name is going on?.

“So?, Na me first ask her ni… no be so?” She asked, anticipating a favorable reply from the others.

“Na lie, na my mummy group she go join” my eyes searched for the owner of the tiny voice to see a young boy, staring daggers at the lady whose name I believe is Agnes.

“Mama Ekene tell your pikin to close em mouth when adults dey talk oh, make I no comot teeth from em mouth” that came from another guy, this one looks skinner like he barely has food to eat.

“Thunder way from hellfire fire your mama and papa der!!. If your hand touch Ekene anyday eh, I go break you like biscuits… see as em dey, bongafish” Mama Ekene threatened furiously.

“You no go try am, you think say I be Papa Ekene you dey beat anyhow?. I go use needle burst that your big nyash. That your breasts way dun fall, na to use am tie that your puff puff hand”.

“Come, John if you wan quarrel with my wife no add me for der oh” the first man who I believe is Papa Ekene, warned. Of the truth, he did look like one whose wife beats. See the way he's shivering like it's snowing outside and he's even more skinny than the other guy.

“Abegggi shut up. Woman wrapper” Agnes snapped at him with a disdainful look.

“Una go rest make she choose group abi una no go rest?” Another lady who seems to be in my age range asked, eyeing the others maliciously.

They all kept quiet, turning their attention to me.

“Oya shine your eyes tell us which group you dey?”. Mama Ekene said.

I swallowed.

“I don't understand what you all are talking about. What group? I just moved in” I replied sincerely hoping they'd see reasons with me and explain things to me.

“Who this one dey speak English for?. Abeg, see card here” Agnes said, pushing a green card into my hands. “Fill am, na my group you dey”.

“Tarrh!!! Agnes you dey mad!!!. Idiot, bastard rat!. Allow her make she choose jor” Mama Ekene fired. Folding her wrapper to the side as if she's ready for a wrestle.

“Na your husband dey mad, na Ekene be bastard rat, foolish woman”. Agnes replied, obviously ready for a fight too.

I placed my hands on my head. What have I gotten myself into?.......

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The first chapter is dedicated to my younger sister Miracle, whose birthday is today. Happy birthday kiddo🥰🥰. I pray you grow in God's grace and favor 🙏..

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Many happy returns of the day.

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Interesting

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Chapter 2


I stared at the beautiful person in the mirror with a smile on my face. Turning around, I took my hand bag from the plastic chair and walked out of the room. Mama Ekene, whose room is close to mine, was the first person I met.

“Ah, fine girl…. See as you fine. You dun dey comot?” she asked, wiping her wet hands on her wrapper. I guess that's the same wrapper from yesterday.

She and Agnes had ended up fighting in my room. Thank God the others were there to separate them, else… they would have destroyed the little properties I have.

*Yes ma, I'm leaving. Good morning” I replied, returning the smile she has on her face.

“Ehh wetin be that your name again, I dun forget” she asked, scratching her head like she's trying to remember.

“It's Ruby ma”

“This your name sha. Eh, e get wetin I wan tell you oh”....

God please, I hope it's something good, it's too early for drama.

“Okay……”.

“You suppose wash toilet this morning”.

“Toilet?... Ah ah” this is unbelievable. I just moved in and it's already my turn to wash the toilet, how??....

“No fear… no fear” she chuckled sheepishly. “Eehhhh, I go wash am for you as my group member-”

“Ah, thank you ma”I cut in, relieved to hear her say that.

“Eh, as my group member I go wash am for you, eh but na say you go give me small money…. Like 5k”

Money again?Yesterday I paid 5k for joining her group. Now she's asking for more money.

“Ma, I don't have that kind of money, oh” I said, frowning my face seriously.

“Ah ah, fine girl like you?. See as you fresh. Salad baby…. You just dey like person way never suffer for em life before. How you go come talk say you no get-”

“Shebi I say join my group. Pay only 5k finish, you no gree. This thief go dey collect collect money from you. You never see something” Agnes who appeared from God-knows-where mocked.

“Aproko mind your business…”

“Ma, I don't have money oh, see I'm going out, I don't want to be late” I murmured, as I rushed off, ignoring her calling.

I won't let them spoil my day. I didn't even sleep all night. I was glad the fight was over the previous day, so I dressed up and went to get some food from a local restaurant I saw outside the main road. After eating, I had my bath and began going through my phone. Slowly I fell asleep until I woke up to the shouting of someone outside.

“Holy ghost fire!!! Fire!!! Fire!!. Catch!!!! Burn!!”

I rushed out but couldn't see any fire incident at all, yet I kept hearing someone screaming fire. To say I was confused was an understatement…. I was hopelessly lost. Not until John who was eating outside told me to go back in and sleep, it was the landlady praying.

“Praying?!!” I needed to confirm if I heard him right.

“Yes oh, na so she dey pray”.

Indeed, the best compound in Agadaga street.

All through the night, the landlady who I haven't seen, yelled on top of her voice, asking fire to consume every evil tenant, urging anyone who always fetch water from the tap without locking it to repent and praying for the forgiveness of Nigerians. Like, how do these prayer points connect?. Oh God.

I almost cried out in frustration.


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The long queue I met with as I got to the waiting room, the tall skinny receptionist directed me to, was threatening. Do I have a chance of getting this job?. God please, help me.

How is it possible that this large number of people are here before me?. I left the house at exactly 6am and the road was free from any traffic jam. Does this mean some of these people got here before 5?.

“Why are you shining your eyes like that?” An amused voice asked. I turned my attention to its direction. A light skinned, chubby lady on a deeper life kind of dress sat beside me.

I shook my head…. “Nothing” I replied, confused at why she asked.

She chuckled.

“I guess you're surprised…. I got here by 5:00 on the dot and met with this many people”..... She paused and turned to the rest. “You see that guy in green?” She asked.

I followed the direction of her index finger and nodded when I saw the cute guy in green.

“I heard he got here yesterday and slept with the security guards. He was the first to come in here” she said in a whisper.

My eyes widened in surprise. Ah, ah… this is serious oh. And I was already feeling like the best thing that has ever happened to planet Earth after sliced bread, cause I thought I'd be the first to arrive here. Silly me.

“You see that other guy in a suit?” She asked again, drawing my attention to the only person who looked like he's here for a gospel ministration rather than an interview.

I nodded.

“He got here by 4:55”

Ah, people are really angry.

“You see that one on-”

“Attention everyone!”

Interesting. I'm keenly following. Please don't stop.

[quote author=IkeIgboNiile post=131341114]Interesting. I'm keenly following. Please don't stop.[/quote

Thank you.... I won't

Chapter 3


I'm grateful for the sudden Interruption cause it didn't look like this lady was ready to stop anytime soon.

The man who called our attention announced that it's time for the interview to begin. Contrary to my belief, it's going to be a written test first then those who pass it will proceed to the next level which is an oral interview with the HRM. I guess that's to reduce the number of people here. Perfect, cause I was already scared I may not get interviewed today.

We were led into the conference room where the test will commence. Taking the available seats, we made ourselves comfortable even though most of us didn't look comfortable.

I have never been in this situation before, I've always had every-...... Never mind.

The test finished and in a little while, the names of those who passed were called out. I wasn't surprised to hear my name cause menh!!!! Those questions were so easy, I wonder why just a few of us passed.

For some reason I felt so excited to go to the next level. I remember a very beautiful shoe rack and wardrobe I saw online. I'll definitely order them when I get paid. Ahh!!! My dreams are about to come true. That room of mine that's looking like a maid's quarter will soon be transformed into a heaven here on Earth.


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Writer's POV

Somewhere in Delta State.

“Uduak, what sort of rubbish did you put out here for me to eat?” A bald headed man asked as he stared daggers at his wife who stood staring blankly at the tile floor.

“Uduak!!”

He yelled even though she's standing close to him.

“Honey, there's nothing wrong with this food now. You asked for rice and moi-moi and that's exactly what-”

“It is Amadioha that will strike your rotten mouth for me!!!” He fired in rage.

Standing up abruptly. “Take this disgusting piece of shit out of my sight!” He barked, flinging the plate of moi-moi like it was nothing.

The disturbing sound of the smashed plates had the maid rushing out of the kitchen. Although she's used to seeing this kind of scenario, but yet to get used to it.

It still baffles her how such a beautiful and educated woman like Uduak ended up with a beast of a man like Emeka. He doesn't only verbally abuse her, he physically and financially does the same. Even though she's just a maid, she sure knows that she'll never let herself end up with such a monster. But then the question remains, 'is it written on their faces?’

Rumors from the other domestic staff has it that Emeka had been the sweetest and most loving soul during courtship. How then could Uduak possibly know that she's walking into a lion's den?.

Deciding not to think much about the usual morning drama in the house, Glory headed for the store to get a broom and a packer.

“Hey, hey Glory. Leave that for her to clean up. It's her mess, let her clean it up” the one and only Emeka Ibe said to her just when she bent to clean it up.


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Ruby's POV

The kind of rage I feel can actually set a house on fire. Can you imagine?.... Infact should you be imagining such a thing?!!. After spending my whole day at that rubbish, godforsaken, annoying firm. That ugly, dirty, pot bellied HRM had the guts to tell me the most despicable nonsense that reeks of so much inferiority complex!.

So I walked into the office feeling all high and mighty. He offered me a seat which I accepted.

“Miss Ruby Williams…” he called out whilst scanning through my credentials. “I must confess, you are impressively intelligent. I mean, your written test is so outstanding and this right here?....” He held up the papers in his hands. “....... Is worth applauding….”

“..... But….”

What's with this man and stressing sentences now?. He should just say something rather than making me curious.

“.... I'm sorry, you are overqualified for this position”.

“Pardon?” I couldn't help but scoff in disbelief.

Is he being serious right now?. What does he mean by that?.

“The truth is that you are exactly what we need but I'm afraid that, with time, you may take over my position. Something I can't let happen”.

Jesus Christ!!

I couldn't believe my ears. Does this mean that so many people in this country have insufficient balance in their mental account because this right here just says so. See me, that's just looking for my daily bread and this one has begun to predict my future.

“I'm sorry miss, but…..” he paused again.

This man is obviously whining me, but I'll not panic.

He stared flirtatiously at me, licking his lips.

“We can, you know….. get all jiggy and I may just fix you up with a friend's firm”.

That was the deal breaker for me. I immediately flared up, threatening and cursing him. You needed to see me in action, he didn't see this coming and immediately called the security to take me out.

Can you imagine??!. Get jiggy my foot!!

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Chapter 4


“Babe, this job hunting thing is really draining” I confessed to my friend Ibiso, over the phone while I rolled on my bed.

“Just hang in there for a little more time. I believe in you. You'd get a very good job okay”.

I smiled at her words. She has a way of recharging my motivation bank whenever it seems to run low.

“Yeah….. says the only person who believes in me” I teased. Hearing her chuckle at the other end of the phone had me smiling broader than I already am.

“Of course. You are brave, outspoken, fearless and smart. Your confidence is way out of my league and -”

“Oh please, stop it with the flattery” I cut in, rolling to the other side of the bed.

“But babe oh” Ibiso called, pausing for a while.

“Eh? What is it?”

I hope it's not what I'm thinking?

“Why don't you just go back home already. Your dad can-”

“My dad cannot anything” I cut in sharply. Getting oversensitive all of a sudden.

I heard her inhale deeply. “I don't mean to be a spoiler but babe, this life you recently got yourself into is not for you. Like, it doesn't suit you at all. Look-”

“Would you prefer I continue to live the other life?. That, that suit me perfectly right?” I asked, suddenly sitting up on the bed.

“Not like perfectly but at least….. c'mon, you carrying files all around, staying in such environment and stuffs like that, is not cut out for you” she said with so much concern. I understand her perfectly, she has been my friend right from secondary school and has always had my back.

“Look Ibiso, I've already gone this far. There's no turning back now”.

The silence that ensued was so uncomfortable but we didn't mind. We remind on the phone saying nothing to each other. Maybe waiting for the other to put an end to the silence, and you know what?, she did. She had to go take care of her one year old baby. Good.

What do I do now? All the interviews I've attended so far either ended with “you are overqualified for this position” or those dickheads wanting to have sex with me. The female interviewers for some reason always ended up disliking me. One openly told me that I seem like one who cares more about her looks and fashion as I was dressed “all high and expensive” and would not focus well on the job. Can you imagine? Should I have worn rags to the interview? Besides, I was dressed in my own clothes. Was I supposed to go borrow some clothes from a pauper just to appear humble and low?

Hissing in annoyance, I decided to log into my LinkedIn account and see if I'd be lucky to see another job vacancy.

Lo and behold, I caught sight of one, but there's a ‘but’. It's a vacancy for a secretarial position.

Secretary really? No now. I've never really thought of being a secretary to anyone, maybe that's because of the kind of family I come from. Do I even have a choice?. Looking at my room, how empty it is and how the figures in my account balance is drastically decreasing everyday, I think I'll give it a try. I really need to start getting paid, else, I'll go completely broke.

A loud bang on my door had me snapping out of my thoughts and rushing to the door. I opened it and met with my angry looking Landlady. A plus sized, middle aged dramatic woman.

“Ribbon, today I see you for house. So Ribbon na-”

“Sorry Ma, it's Ruby, not Ribbon” I corrected politely. From my little stay here, I've come to understand that my landlady is a sucker for respect.

“Eh Ribbon or Ruby anyone way your name be, which kin yeye name be that ni. Wetin do names like blessing, amaka, kemi? Eh?” She asked, urging me to reply but got none.

I'm obviously not answering that.

“Eh shey na you dey baff hundred times for this compound?” she asked, her index finger pointing accusingly at me.

I was flabbergasted at the moment. Bathing hundred times? Is that humanly possible?.

“I'm sorry ma, but that information is not accurate. I only have my bath thrice or twice a day, it depends”

“Shey if that suck away full, na you go pay those people way go suck am?!” She yelled. “Answer me na, you dey baff thrice and twice, you fall enter shit? You enter gutter?. You dun see free water na. Shebi those people for the other compound dey buy water. You na free na, na why you wan waste am finish untop baff”.

“With all due respect Ma, I paid for this place. Having undeniable access to water and a restroom was part of the payment. If you're uncomfortable with me having my bath twice or thrice a day, which of course is normal and hygienic, then feel free to give me a refund” I replied firmly, daring her to act in accordance.

Rolling her eyes at me, she hissed and walked away, muttering inaudibly.

I too rolled my eyes and walked back into my room. Can you imagine?. Maybe Ibiso was right, I'm not cut out for this kind of life.

Trying not to let that ruin my mood, which was halfway ruined already, I grabbed my phone, dialed the number I saw on the job vacancy advertisement and waited for a reply.

After three rings, someone picked up.

“He.. Hello, good day” why do I suddenly feel anxious.

The line was quiet.

“Hello”

“Hello, some-”

“For the job vacancy?”

So he's been there all along.

“Yeah, the vacancy”

“Are you busty?”

I thought I didn't hear him right, “excuse me?”.

“Are you busty?” He asked again, this time louder and firmly.

I contemplated whether to answer such a ridiculous question or not.

“I do not have patience for those who misuse my time”

I rolled my eyes at his words. Who cares?, Well, I do care

“Emm….. No, no I'm not”

“Do you have a big ass?”

I couldn't help but chuckle in disbelief. Is this some hook up company in disguise or what?. If this one asks for sex just like the rest, I'd just give up and hide my certificate. I'd rather sell roasted corn by the road side than sleep with any of those dogs for a job.

“No, I don't….” I managed to reply. Suppressing the urge to hang up on him.

“You have the job…..” for some reason best known to him, he paused. Maybe because he knows I'm actually lost right now.

“I… I have a… job?. Just, just, just like that?” I never knew I could stutter this much.

This is unbelievable. Just ass and boobs?

“Yeah, you do. Come by tomorrow for your appointment letter. Forward your resume to the email address online. Do have a nice day”.

Just like that??!!!!!.

Having a small ass and small boobs got me a job?. How possible is that in this country?. Hope this is not a scam?

Ass and boobs?….. just wow!.

I still had so much doubt until I was walked into the HRM's office and sat face to face with a handsome young man. This is no joke oh.

“Ruby Williams” he called my name calmly, staring right at my face.

“I understand you're curious about the whole thing. Okay, let's get to business. This is an unusual job employment…”

I fumed to be listening attentively but mehn, here I am, lost in my thoughts, wondering how someone can be this handsome. C'mon, I've seen lots of handsome guys but this?... This right here, is divinely handsome.

“Are you listening?” I was drawn back by his sudden tap on the large table before us.

“Oh….. oh, sorry” I replied, chuckling slightly.

He cleared his throat. “Sorry I had to ask such kind of questions over the phone. Well, we are in need of a secretary for our boss, who's my younger brother” he paused….. I guess to let that sink.

His younger brother is the boss?. Ouuuu!

“Look Ruby, I need your help”. Every form of formality had been dropped as he looked at me with so much hope.

Nodding positively, I urged him to continue. Who would refuse such a handsome man a help?.

“Okay, my brother is a sucker for big ass and boobs and….. all the Secretaries he's had always gets fired after he sleeps with them….”

“So what am I supposed to do with this information?” for some reason, my mood changed. This is not going in the direction I had hoped.

“Well, that of course is not good for his reputation and the company too. So I figured, employing someone with an average size of both would lessen the probability of that occurring again”.

I chuckled softly. “So you're saying you employed me because I have a small ass and boobs and your younger brother, who is the boss, is likely not to get attracted to me because he loves them big?” I asked, raising my brows and using my hand to illustrate the size of the “big”.

“Exactly Ruby… exactly” he replied, obviously excited that I got his point.

This got me laughing really hard. Is this some kind of a prank, or are they making Tik Tok content here?. These people must really take me for a fool.

“You can take a day to think about it if that's okay with you,” he said gently.

Wait, he's not joking. He was dead serious.

“Why is everything now about sex in this country huh?” I asked unexpectedly.

The look on his face told me he didn't understand where this was coming from though he remained calm about it.

“I may not really understand you Ruby but believe me on this. Office romance is prohibited here. I personally would not have anything to do with any staff working here. But, it doesn't apply to my brother and I'm trying to put an end to it” he explained with a sincere look.

I thought for a while. I don't know what to make out of this. This feels weird but then, I get to see this handsome face everyday, not like I intend having anything serious with him though, thank God for the office romance prohibition too, earn some money and live a happy life.

“My job description is strictly that of a secretary right?” I asked after a while and he nodded.

“How much is the pay?”

He smiled and pushed some papers over to me.

“Like it?”

“Yeah, I do. I mean, the pay is…. Is mouth watering”. See me smiling like a clown. “But why the terms and conditions though?”

“Well, I know my brother. He'd try to fire you because you obviously aren't his type. So this document, prevents him from doing so and saves you your job”

Now this here is a prayer answered, I mean. You'd probably not understand. The Lord is indeed a miracle worker.


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“Babe, you won't believe it!” I said excitedly as I scooped a full spoon of rice into my mouth.

“Wow….. so what are the terms and conditions?”

“I'd work with them for at least six months before I could resign or quit. At the same time, I can't be fired or dismissed no matter what until after six months….. and the pay?!!! OMG, it's too good for a secretary”.

“But Ruby…. This job eh, I don't feel comfortable with it, oh” Ibiso said. “What kind of a job is offered based on the size of your boobs and ass?. Frankly speaking,I don't feel comfortable with it”

“Ah babe, this job is from God oh, besides I've told you the reason now. After all the frustration I've passed through in searching for a job, I finally landed on this juicy one and you think I'd waste time on it?. You know I really need this job….” I paused, a sad feeling trying to take over me but nah, I won't let that happen. No matter what, I'll try to live a happy life.

“You need to see the HRM, Dave. Oh babeeeee, this guy is too fineeeeeee, he-”

“Aunty Ruby!!!” a tiny voice yelled from outside and that's no other person than Ekene.

“Eh, Eke boy, what is it?” I asked, raising my voice a little and pulling the phone away from my ear.

“Brother John win nairabet o, em buy plenty chicken and-”

“Na wetin we send you? Busybody”, Someone snapped from outside, shutting him up immediately.

“Ruby come oh” I heard Mama Ekene call...

I bid Ibiso goodbye and headed out to see what's going on.

Outside the compound are my neighbors seated in a round position eating and drinking.

“Ah, ah…. What's happening here?”

“John win plenty money for nairabet oh…. Na em buy all these things for us”Mama Ekene answered as she took a deep bite into her chicken, licking her fingers one after the other.

“Sitdon, take” Agnes told, more like an order as she passed me a plate of fried rice and chicken.

“See salad” she added, shoving a plate of nicely creamed salad into my hand. Agnes, always in action, seems she shares food a lot at occasions….. She has the vibes. Lol.

For the moment I forgot all about the quarrels and fights that take place amongst us. Who would have believed that my always-quarreling-neighbors can actually sit together and eat, laughing and chatting. Wonderful. I guess there's so much I need to know about these people.

“Ekene go, go, go. Go lock that passage door make person no from outside come” John instructed, gulping in the contents from the bottle of Hero in his hands. The others concurred as they all urged Ekene to walk faster.

It's so funny watching them pressure the not-to-pleased little boy to go shut the door. Some had food in their mouths but didn't seem to mind. No one from outside is allowed to come join the ceremony.

Indeed, the best compound in Agadaga street.

Always looking forward to the happenings of the BEST COMPOUND in AGADAGA

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Always looking forward to the happenings of the BEST COMPOUND in AGADAGA

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Ribbon 😂😂. I'm following.

This one that man don dey enter Ribbon eye on the first day she went to her workplace ehhnnn. Anyway I dey with you OP. Started reading the story few minutes ago and got stuck on it. Give us more like Oliver Twist. 😔😔😔

IkeIgboNiile:
Ribbon 😂😂. I'm following.

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Dybala11:
This one that man don dey enter Ribbon eye on the first day she went to her workplace ehhnnn. Anyway I dey with you OP. Started reading the story few minutes ago and got stuck on it. Give us more like Oliver Twist. 😔😔😔

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Chapter 6


My first day at work wasn't funny at all. I arrived a few minutes before my opening time to see that my boss was at work already. I was amazed. Dave had told me that his brother, Richard, arrives by 8:00, why is he here this early?.

“Good morning sir” I greeted, smiling slightly.

For the first few seconds, I got no response nor reaction. Then, he slowly looked up from his laptop, running his eyes from my legs up to my face. His gaze remained on me with no facial expression at all.

I had said Dave is divinely handsome right?, This here, this young man here is devilishly handsome!. He has a symmetrical face and clear skin that glows with youth. A defined jawline, high cheekbones, and expressive eyes that are bright and engaging. His straight nose and full lips are well-proportioned to his features, and his well-kept hair complements his overall appearance, enhancing his youthful charm. My God! How can someone be this good-looking? How can two brothers look this good?. I really need to see who's womb they escaped from.

All the while, he was staring at me blankly. Trust me, I didn't like the feeling at all. It felt like he was looking straight into my soul. I felt exposed or should I say embarrassed?.

Taking his time, “And who are you?” He asked lazily, with a brow raised.

Smiling again, a fake one this time. “I'm Ruby Sir, Ruby Williams, your secretary”. I replied.

He was quiet again, this time, for a longer period of time. Unexpectedly, he bursted into laughter.

“My what?” He asked again with so much disbelief, this time sitting up and giving me his full attention. It's been ages since I told him who I was, why's he asking this just now?.

Are you sure this guy is normal?. What do you expect? No one can be this handsome and normal at the same time. You can't eat your cake and have it..

“Are you deaf or just stupid?!” His angry voice had my brains working in the present. I said it!!...... From being calm to being rude and outrightly condescending. This guy is not normal.

“Sorry?... I didn't get you Sir”

He scoffed. “Tell me this is a prank, just tell me you are not the person Dave employed for me” he said like I'm sort of a terror to look at.

In a jiffy, he got up, and stormed out of the office. Asking me in the most arrogant manner to come along.

Interesting!.

Getting to Dave's office, he stormed in with so much rage.

“What is the matter Richie?”

“What sort of a secretary did you hire for me?!” He asked, eyes burning in intense anger.

Dave chuckled. “Is that why you're this angry?” He asked with an amused expression.

“It's not funny Dave”

“It is….. she's the best candidate for-”

“Best my foot!!!. Did you even take a good look at her?” He asked, raising his brows whilst sparing me a glance. “Her ass is as flat as a bathroom slippers and her boobs are as small as puberty pimples…. What in the devil's name is best about that?. All she has is a pretty face!”

Wait, does this guy even remember that I'm here?. I'm standing right here and he's talking about me in such a manner? Jesus Christ!.

“The vacancy is for a secretary, not a call girl. Why do-”

“You know how much asses and boobs motivates me to work. You do. Why do I feel like you did this on purpose, huh?” He asked, pointing accusingly at his brother.

“Look, Richie…. This is a company and we work here. I think it's time you stop being flirty and-”

“I alone will decide when to stop!” He cut in rudely. “Only I, and till then, the pattern continues”

Silence ensued, all the brothers did was to stare at each other. With Richard feeling like strangling his brother for what he has done, and Dave?, probaby blaming himself for letting his brother get to this extent.

“Well…. Her employment is official and she can't be fired” Dave said with a shrug.

“Hold on..... What do you mean by that?”

“I made her sign a contract. You can't fire her Richie, so accept her and focus on building the-”

“I'm the boss here, remember?”

“Richie it's legal, here” Dave said as he handed out a document to him.

We stood in silence as Richard went through the papers in his hands. Batting long lashes from time to time.

“This is a case of misuse of authority, you know that Dave!” He said accusingly. Flinging the papers on the floor.

“I did not misuse my authority Richie. I'm only doing what's best for you and the company. As a brother and a partner”.

“Bleep you!!. Bleep you Dave!!” With this, he stormed out, banging the door furiously.

My mouth was left hanging in the air. Wow!! Just wow. Such a proud peacock. Even with all his handsomeness, I can never ever settle for someone like him. I dislike him already.

“Sorry about that. Richie can be very stubborn most times”. Dave said, trying to make it look like it's nothing.

I wanted to roll my eyes but had to hold myself right on time.

“No problem, I understand his anger,” I said. He can be angry for all I care. All that matters to me is that I have a good paying job now. Period.

I turned around to leave. But stopped when I heard him say something.

“Sorry, did you say something?” I asked to be sure.

“No, I didn't” that's obviously a lie but I didn't tell him that. I sure heard him say I look beautiful. Why did he deny it?.

These brothers……

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Really interesting....I'm keenly following

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Chapter 7


Writer's POV

Somewhere in Delta State.

“Where is my wrist watch?!!”

Uduak turned to the other side of the bed and pretended to be deeply asleep. Starting the day with this drama again is obviously not what she wants.

“Come this woman, I said where's my wrist watch?!” This time he was louder and more aggressive.

Inhaling tiredly, she sat up slowly from the bed. Her eyes swiftly looked at the huge wall clock to see its past 5. She inhaled tiredly again. A wrist watch this early morning?.

“You wore it to work yesterday and I've not laid my eyes on it since then” she replied faintly.

Quickly, he matched towards her. “Take your pathetic self out of my bed and search for that wrist watch. A woman like you got that watch, something your dull brain can never figure to do”.

“I'm very tired Emeka. My head hurts and I feel feverish. Maybe later I'll search for-”

Pulling her forcefully out of the bed, not minding that she almost hit her head on the mini table by the bedside, he pushed her further. “Get your sorry self out of my bed and search for that wrist watch idiot!”.

She ended up falling on the floor, hot tears threatening to fall out her wet eyes.

“What?You want to fight me?” He asked when she didn't make any move to leave her position. “Huh?, you want to fight me?, c'mon get up and fight me” he urged, keeping his phone on the bed and folding his sleeves.

“Emeka haven't you done enough?” Her voice came out almost in a whisper.

“Come madam take your pathetic self off my floor and search for that watch. I have somewhere to be at in the next thirty minutes” he said as he began straightening his sleeves.

“You weren't like this. What changed? Where's the man I married?”

If he heard anything she couldn't tell because he continued dressing himself without a word.

Knowing what his next move would probably be, she dragged herself from the floor, ignoring the disturbing pain she feels on her lower abdomen, and heading for the wardrobe. Right there in the wardrobe laid the wrist watch, effortlessly visible. One can even swear he kept it there himself.

“Here” she said, stretching forth the watch.

He took it from her and continued dressing up. Emeka is a fine man and he knows it. Coupled with the fact that he has so much money at his disposal, he makes sure to use it to entertain his numerous women.

The room was drop dead quiet with him doing his thing and Uduak, climbing back into bed.

“I'm guessing you're pregnant….”he paused. She on the other hand stared at him in awe. He never really pays attention to her nor even has time for her. How did he find out she's pregnant?

“If I'm right, which I'm very sure I am. Then just know you're getting rid of it. In Fact, just go and get rid of it today. I'll transfer some money to you”.

“Get rid of it?. This is our first child Emeka. How can you say such a thing?” Uduak asked astonished, as she sat up on the bed.

“I don't care!”

“How can you not care?. This is our first fruit and you want me to get rid of-”

“Madam, go comot that thing way dey your Belle!!” He barked. “Oh, you think I'd want you to give me a child?” He scoffed. “Jokes on you. You better get rid of it before I do it myself”.

Uduak stood in shock. She has seen him display various forms of wickedness but this is just unbelievable.

“I am not getting rid of it. I am not having an abortion. I am not going to kill our child” she said adamantly.

Emeka gave a devishish laugh.

“Maybe it's better both you and the thing inside of you just go. It would be nice if you just disappear along with it, don't you think so?” He asked..

The tears that had formed in her eyes on hearing him say those words wouldn't let her see him clearly but she do know for sure that he has a devilish smile on his face..

“My God will judge you” she managed to say, but this only made him to burst into laughter.

“Do you know God? Dey play. Ogbeni keep playing. You will learn the hard way. Better flush that thing out before you see the other side of me oh”.

To say he lacks empathy was an understatement, this man is a monster and Uduak has come to know that, the hard way.